Sub-Warden, St Edward's Oxford -Candidate information

PERSON SPECIFICATION All staff at St Edward’s are expected to embrace and demonstrate in their professional lives the School’s values of integrity, kindness and courage. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

Abilities & Skills

Excellence in teaching and the facilitation of learning

Essential

Ability to inspire through leadership and by example

Essential

Collaboration and fostering a sense of teamwork and shared endeavour

Essential

Ability to run an inclusive and diverse school community, valuing and promoting inclusion

Essential

Qualifications

Excellent organisation and administration skills

Essential

High level of academic achievement (including a good degree)

Essential

Ability and willingness to have difficult conversations when necessary

Essential

Qualification in teaching and/or educational leadership

Desirable

Excellent IT skills

Essential

Active membership of professional and academic associations

Desirable

Experience & Knowledge

Personal Qualities

Line management of teaching colleagues over a significant period

Essential

Emotional intelligence

Essential

Managing discipline in a school context

Essential

Warmth and approachability

Essential

Planning and managing budgets

Essential

Ability to process information and to understand issues quickly

Essential

Clear and engaging communication skills, on paper and in person

Essential

A thorough understanding of the Sub-Warden’s responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection issues and a clear commitment to delivering best practice in Safeguarding

Essential

Enthusiasm and energy

Essential

Resilience and determination

Essential

Understanding of the independent sector, including current trends and challenges

Desirable

The strength to push back if views and proposals need challenging

Essential

Working in a boarding environment

Desirable

Commitment to personal and professional development

Essential

Working in a co-educational environment

Desirable

Calm under pressure, with the ability to prioritise

Essential

Teaching the International Baccalaureate

Desirable

Personal confidence, with a manner that commands respect

Essential

ISI inspection

Desirable

Ambition and commitment to excellence

Essential

An understanding of risk management

Desirable